Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.
Human Resources Business Partner
You will play a key role in fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and growth within our organization. As an essential member of our HR team, you will not only play a crucial role in shaping our talent strategies, but also act as a proactive partner and change agent, both for employees and management. By joining our team, you will help shape the future of our organization by transforming human resources into a strategic force that drives our company
toward unparalleled success.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative HR solutions aligned with business goals, promoting a high-performing and engaged workforce.
● Support employee performance management, including coaching managers and employees, preparing disciplinary letters, ensuring proper application of policies and procedures, etc.
● Use data analysis to provide relevant recommendations and foster informed
decision-making, ensuring HR strategies are data-driven, agile, and aligned with the evolving needs of the business.
● Facilitate training sessions with managers, such as performance management, calibration sessions, change management, and talent identification.
● Collaborate with directors and finance to participate in workforce planning initiatives that anticipate future talent needs, ensuring a seamless alignment of skills and capabilities to drive organizational success.
● Participate in special projects, including planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring projects are completed on time and within established guidelines.
● Promote an inclusive and supportive work environment by designing and implementing programs that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, thereby enhancing the employee experience.
EDUCATION:
● Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
● CRHA certification is considered an asset.
EXPERIENCE:
● At least 7 years of experience in HR as a generalist or business partner.
● At least 2 years of experience in a unionized environment under federal jurisdiction.
● Proficiency with Human Resource Information Systems (Workday), analysis tools, and spreadsheets (Google Suite).
SKILLS:
● Bilingualism (English/French) is essential as the role will support clients across Canada.
● Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of federal and provincial legislation as well as relevant case law.
● A practical strategic mindset with advanced HR diagnostics and coaching skills.
● Proven ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders, as well as anticipate and manage change.
● Ability to be creative and understand the broader impact of decisions and actions.
● Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
● Experience executing multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently while working with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
● Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and take the initiative to identify and resolve issues independently.
● Proven change agent, with a learning-oriented attitude toward work and teams. Streamlines processes and fosters quality.
Remote Work (Based in Montreal Area)
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Duration: Approximately 12 months
#LI-REMOTE
At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.
By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.
If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at inclusion@cogeco.com